Benjamin Recommends Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel for Chief Magistrate Post

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Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin has recommended Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel to become Antigua and Barbuda’s next chief magistrate, submitting her name to the Judicial and Legal Service Commission for approval after the end of Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason’s tenure.

Benjamin said the decision followed “serious considerations,” adding, “I’m certain once that is done that she’ll be appointed as the new chief magistrate.” He described Emanuel as a “professional lady” who has been “outstanding with her judgments and her administration of the courts generally,” calling her “a great asset to the judiciary.” He also credited her for demonstrating “capacity,” a strong command of the law and “administering her court with great distinction.”

Emanuel joined the bench in 2013 and was elevated to senior magistrate in March 2024. She holds an LLB (Hons) from UWI Cave Hill, a Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School and an LLM with Merit from the University of East London. Her legal career includes work in Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago, including six years at Chancery Chambers with Douglas Mendes SC. She has chaired the Child Justice Board since 2017.

The post became vacant in July 2023 after the suspension and later resignation of Joanne Walsh, who was convicted on disciplinary charges. Wason has served in the acting role since her departure.

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6 COMMENTS

  3. Oh boy if I was that lady I refuse that position base on who the recommendation coming from, you will become indebted, characters like those want the opportunity to control the judiciary, remember joanne Walsh and Anthony Armstrong.
    This show why the magistrate and judges tip toe around certain issues connected to politicians.

  4. When will the case involving the hit and run accident on friars hill road which two students were maimed for life be called?

  6. @ Y it seems like evil always wins, it’s because fucks like you who support the bullshit of waiting on some sea monster or sky alien named a god will judge the rich here in this life, give the evil fuckers a free pass or get out of jail free card while the poor and unfortunate have to wait on the same sea monster or sky alien for justice.
    Do you understand why your fucked up thought even though it’s yours is used as a rallying cry for wars.
    Kali will string the selfish dick up by his nuts with fishing line and spray his naked ass with molasses and let the fire ants feast on the bitch.
    Kali will judge your bitch not your fucking god.

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